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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday hinted at a substantial potential change to playoff seeding relating to division champions. The Detroit Lions proposed a rule change to playoff seeding that would allow wild-card teams to be seeded above division winners if they had a better record. A vote on the

April 1st, 2025 at 4:10pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Cardinals are signing six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The signing, which was confirmed by Cardinals team reporter Darren Urban, will bring Campbell back to the team

Considering Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin’s unimpressive track record, should NFL teams avoid drafting Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart? Kiffin coached Matt Corral at Ole Miss and Matt Barkley at USC, who both failed to become viable starters in the NFL. Barkley played for four teams (Bears, Bills, Eagles and

The Titans have re-signed special teams ace Justin Hardee to a one-year deal, as first reported by FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz and confirmed by senior team writer Jim Wyatt. 2024 was Hardee’s first year in Tennessee, where he appeared in nine games with 185 snaps exclusively on special teams. He

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly expediting contract negotiations with edge-rusher Micah Parsons.  On Tuesday morning, All City DLLS’ Clarence Hill reported the Cowboys have offered Parsons a contract that would make him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase became the highest-paid non-QB when he signed a

In the build-up to Tuesday’s vote on banning the so-called ‘tush push’ play, it was clear opinions were split on the matter. That opened the door to a vote being tabled for the future, which has indeed taken place. No vote will be held on banning the play today, Dianna

Tuesday brought about several NFL rule changes to be enforced starting in 2025. Among them are an expansion to the use of replay assist, along with a tweak to the overtime format. It was known well in advance of this week’s league meetings that consideration would be given to broadening

Tuesday brought about a number of rule changes to be enforced starting in 2025. Among them are an expansion to the use of replay assist, along with a tweak to the overtime format. It was known well in advance of this week’s league meetings that consideration would be given to

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin insisted while speaking at the NFL owners meetings on Monday he’s “comfortable with being unsettled at this time of year” as the club waits for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to make a decision regarding his plans for the 2025 season.  Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II seemingly

As of last week, it appeared as though no extension offer had been made by the Cowboys to Micah Parsons. That has apparently changed, and the team is willing to go to record-breaking lengths to get a deal done. Dallas has submitted an offer which will make Parsons the league’s highest-paid

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers. Here’s a look at the top small-school prospects entering the 2025 NFL Draft.   1 of 23 Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo Kirby Lee / USA

APRIL 1: When speaking at the league meetings on Tuesday, Steelers owner Art Rooney II confirmed (via Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) “signs are pointing in that direction” with respect to a Rodgers deal being worked out. He added the team is still willing to wait for Rodgers at this point, although

Those against the tush push need a better argument. On Tuesday, the NFL made a minor adjustment to its kickoff rules, and in doing so, nullified the main talking point coaches and owners have had against the short-yardage play made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles. At the 2025 owners meetings

APRIL 1: As expected, owners approved the proposed amendment to tweak the kickoff setup (h/t Dianna Russini of The Athletic). Touchbacks will be moved up to the 35 starting next season as a result. No decision was made with respect to amending onside kicks, meanwhile; the vote on that front will

When the Falcons begin their offseason workout program in late April, head coach Raheem Morris doesn’t expect second-string quarterback Kirk Cousins to be in the number. On Tuesday at the league’s annual owners meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., Morris divulged his thoughts on Cousins’ offseason plans, suggesting the veteran quarterback

Much of the discussion related to the Falcons’ offseason revolves around Kirk Cousins‘ future. The team has repeatedly stated a willingness to keep the Pro Bowl quarterback in place as a backup, but head coach Raheem Morris left the door open to a parting of ways on Monday. Cousins has made it clear

Whispers emerged in December suggesting that New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson could ask for a trade if the club held onto quarterback Aaron Rodgers for another season.  The new Jets regime that features general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn ultimately replaced Rodgers with Justin Fields,

In 2010, the Green Bay Packers took right tackle Bryan Bulaga with the 23rd pick. This year, they have the 23rd pick again with links to these prospects in various mock drafts. WR Matthew Golden | Texas Wide receiver Christian Watson suffered a torn ACL in the team’s regular season

Shortly after the Miami Dolphins disappointing 2025 season came to an end, wide receiver Tyreek Hill made headlines by saying he was “out,” of Miami. While general manager Chris Grier publicly said the two sides had smoothed things over, Hill’s future as a Dolphin is once again murky. With the

Daniel Jones elected to depart the Vikings in free agency by taking a deal with the Colts. The former Giants first-rounder did so because he felt the move gave him a better chance at operating as a starter. Jones will collect a base value of $14MM on his one-year Indianapolis contract,

Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson met with the Cleveland Browns during free agency before he signed a team-friendly deal to join the New York Giants.  On Sunday, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer revealed information regarding why Wilson chose the Giants over the AFC North club this

There’s been growing optimism that the 49ers would eventually sign Brock Purdy to a new deal. GM John Lynch all but confirmed that sentiment today. [RELATED: 49ers, Brock Purdy “Actively Negotiating” New Contract] When asked if Purdy could play the 2025 campaign on his expiring rookie contract, Lynch dismissed the

Multiple NFL reporters previously linked quarterback Russell Wilson with the Las Vegas Raiders before the Raiders acquired veteran Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks and before Wilson signed a team-friendly deal to join the New York Giants. While speaking with reporters at the NFL owners meetings, Raiders head coach Pete Carroll addressed his

Ty Summers is sticking in New York. The Giants announced today that they’ve re-signed the free agent linebacker. After getting cut by the Lions at the end of the 2024 preseason, Summers quickly caught on with the Giants practice squad. He ended up having one of the most productive seasons

The two big quarterback names in the 2025 NFL Draft are Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, but Ole Miss Jaxson Dart could end up being a sneaky-good selection for a team that’s willing to take a chance on him — perhaps even in Round 1. Dart has everything

As expected, Aaron Banks‘ arrival in Green Bay will displace one of the team’s incumbent offensive guards. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst told reporters that left guard Elgton Jenkins will be switching to center in 2025 (via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic). [RELATED: Packers Expected To Sign Aaron Banks] “We feel

It’s now no secret that the Minnesota Vikings had conversations with quarterback Aaron Rodgers after Sam Darnold left the club via free agency and as 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy continued to recover from the full meniscus repair that cost him his rookie season.  While speaking with reporters at the

We may not be any closer to Aaron Rodgers signing in Pittsburgh, but all signs continue to point to the quarterback joining the Steelers. While speaking with reporters today, coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged that he’s remained in contact with Rodgers since their in-person meeting on March 21 (via Mark Maske

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has found his quarterback in Bo Nix. Now, he must give him more weapons.  At the annual league meeting on Monday, Payton said, “I appreciate not being in the quarterback market [this offseason].” The coach then explained the Broncos must address a key area

Mark Andrews‘ Ravens future has been a talking point this offseason. The All-Pro tight end has one year remaining on his current deal, and a $4MM roster bonus was recently paid out. Baltimore is not looking to trade Andrews, although the possibility looms at this point. The 29-year-old has spent

Mike Vrabel may have won three Super Bowls under Bill Belichick as a player with the New England Patriots, but the former Pro Bowl linebacker wants all of that to remain separate from his coaching career. Vrabel played under Belichick in New England for eight seasons from 2001-08. He does

Jameson Williams‘ time with the Lions has seen a number of ups and downs to date. A decision will need to made regarding his 2026 fifth-year option this spring, and the team is leaning toward picking it up. “Look, it’s heading that way that we are most likely gonna be doing

A report from January indicated that at least some veteran players with the Cleveland Browns at that time were done with quarterback Deshaun Watson after he suffered a torn Achilles on Oct. 20 and then tore the Achilles again during his recovery.  While speaking with reporters on Monday, Browns owner Jimmy

John Cominsky was unavailable due to injury throughout the 2024 campaign, and he will not be back on the field in the future. The veteran defensive lineman announced his retirement on Monday. “After six years in the NFL, I am officially medically retiring,” Cominsky’s announcement reads in part. “I am proud of the

Brad Robbins did not have a long tenure as the Bengals’ punter, but he has landed a new opportunity. A deal is in place with the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Robbins was drafted in 2023, and during his rookie season he played all 17 games for Cincinnati. The

Multiple noteworthy NFL reporters said throughout the second half of March that some teams view Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart and not Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders as the second-best quarterback in this year’s draft class behind Miami’s Cam Ward. On Monday, well-known analyst Todd McShay of The Ringer addressed the rise of

Indications from earlier this offseason pointed to Jaire Alexander‘s time with the Packers coming to an end in 2025. The high-priced cornerback remains on Green Bay’s roster for now, but a soft deadline has emerged for a resolution. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said at Monday’s league meetings he hopes this situation

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel insists they’re not trading wide receiver Tyreek Hill, even though his social media posts are raising questions about his future in Miami. On Sunday, Hill posted multiple cryptic tweets, igniting trade rumors. However, on Monday, the WR tweeted, “Another false narrative,” to an account that

Sam Ehlinger spent his rookie contract on the Colts, but he will be on the move for the first time in his career this offseason. The former sixth-round quarterback is signing with the Broncos, as first reported by Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. This one-year pact will allow Ehlinger to round out

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to hope that they’ll eventually sign Aaron Rodgers to be their 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback. During a Monday appearance on the ESPN “Unsportsmanlike” program, NFL insider Adam Schefter indicated that the Steelers aren’t yet ready to enter September with longtime backup Mason Rudolph atop their

Terry McLaurin enjoyed a productive season during Jayden Daniels‘ rookie campaign, and he faces high expectations heading into 2025. That represents McLaurin’s walk year at this point, but a new Commanders deal could be in place this offseason. General manager Adam Peters said on Monday (via JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington) “positive” discussions

At least some individuals within the NFL believe it’s only a matter of time before free-agency signing Daniel Jones unseats 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson as the Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback during a competition that could run through the second half of August. While speaking with reporters at the

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has become the most polarizing prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class, as some clubs now reportedly have Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart as the draft’s QB2 behind only Miami’s Cam Ward. Nevertheless, ESPN’s Matt Bowen explained on Monday why a Cleveland Browns team that holds the

Lamar Jackson‘s 2023 Ravens extension helped set the market at the time, and as less accomplished quarterbacks have surpassed him in terms of average annual value, it has not been difficult to see the leverage even capable QB1s possess presently. Much more than merely a capable starter, Jackson has three

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated on Sunday that his team isn’t all that close to signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers in free agency amid reports claiming that Rodgers’ “preference” is to join the Minnesota Vikings. While speaking with reporters at the NFL owners meetings on Monday morning, Tomlin discussed Rodgers’

Frank Reich‘s retirement will not last. The former Colts and Panthers head coach is joining Stanford as the program’s interim HC, ESPN.com’s Pete Thamel reports. This will bring a reunion between Reich and Andrew Luck, whom the Cardinal hired as their football GM this offseason. Reich coached Luck from 2018

Last year, the Minnesota Vikings took Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy 10th overall. This year, they own the 24th pick and have been linked to these prospects in the offseason. RB Quinshon Judkins | Ohio State Recently, USA Today’s Jacob Camenker decided to let his computer do the thinking and asked his Microsoft Copilot

New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey confirmed unsurprising news when he told reporters at the NFL owners meetings on Sunday that recently signed quarterback Justin Fields will be the starter over backup Tyrod Taylor.  Some within the league seemingly disagree with the Jets’ handling of their quarterback situation.  “The

Stefon Diggs picked up a reputation for being a bit of a “diva” wide receiver long before he signed a three-year, $69M contract to join the New England Patriots in free agency. During a recent chat with Karen Guregian of MassLive, Hall of Fame quarterback and current analyst Kurt Warner

In 2022, the Eagles introduced the ‘tush push,’ an extremely effective quarterback sneak with players pushing Jalen Hurts from behind to secure first downs in short-yardage situations. Three years later, the NFL is considering banning the play based on a proposal submitted by the Packers. The new rule would “prohibit an